Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 120

Early Intervention After Sepsis-ICU to Reduce PTSD

Official title: The Effect of Early Intervention on the Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Intensive Care Hospitalization Due to Sepsis

Run by Barzilai Medical Center · NCT07707765 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether an early psychiatric interview after discharge from the ICU for sepsis can help reduce PTSD and related symptoms.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 120 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorBarzilai Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ashkelon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT07707765 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+ years) discharged from ICU after sepsis who are able to provide consent and participate in interviews.

Probably not a fit

Individuals unable to consent, with severe cognitive impairment, acute psychosis, or other conditions preventing participation may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial focuses on adults recently discharged from an ICU stay due to sepsis. It uses an early psychiatric interview as the key intervention to address post-ICU psychological symptoms. The aim is to see if this approach can lower the incidence or severity of PTSD, anxiety, and depression among survivors. The study is conducted at Barzilai Medical Center with participants who meet the inclusion criteria and consent to participate.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience fewer PTSD symptoms and better emotional well-being after critical illness.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests structured post-ICU follow-up can help address PICS, but early targeted psychiatric interviews specifically after sepsis-related ICU stays are less established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Discharged from ICU due to sepsis
* Age over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years old
* Lack of consent
* Dementia/ mental retardation or any other condition due to which the patient cannot fill the questionnaires or participate in the psychiatric interview.
* A cute psychosis or other psychiatric condition nesiccating psychiatric treatment.

Where it's running

  • Barzilai Medical Center
    Ashkelon, Israel
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: daniel Leshin Carmel, MD — Barzilai Medical Center
  • Study coordinator: Daniel Leshin Carmel, MD
  • Email: danielles@bmc.gov.il
  • Phone: +972525253037

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.